England-based Cotswolds Distillery has released Round Hill Harvest – the fifth whisky in their Harvest Series, which celebrates the local countryside. Cotswolds Round Hill Harvest was matured in a blend of former maple syrup and ex-peated whisky quarter casks along with a single Oloroso sherry hogshead, bottled at 55% alcohol by volume [110 proof] and […]
The Perthshire-based Kythe Distillery, has announced that it has begun production of its single malt whisky, marking a return to heritage brewing and distilling techniques inspired by, and informed by, traditional Highland Scotch production. With construction beginning in 2024, Kythe – a Scots word meaning ‘to show, demonstrate or prove’ – is a concept 14 […]
Havana Club has announced the launch of the sixth and final release in its Iconica Collection, a series rooted in a tradition that began more than five decades ago. Havana Club Iconica Unión (40% ABV), comprising four distinct aged Cuban rums from the brand’s most prestigious reserves, was crafted using Havana Club’s signature continuous ageing […]
This is mostly for collectors of Birthday Bourbon craving “the next one” to make a complete set. It’s a pass for those who recall better past Birthday releases.
When Matt and I visited Hard Truth Distillery, I purchased several bottles of their whiskey and was gifted two more. I wanted to spread out the posts as not to overload the Hard Truth reviews, but here is the next… Continue Reading →
The Macallan has announced the launch of a new limited-edition collection of single malts, said to capture the spirit of exploration through a transatlantic journey of oak, craft and time. The new Carta Nautica Collection, derived from the Spanish term for ‘nautical chart’, tells the story of a purposeful passage, tracing the voyage of The […]
Dufftown 16 yo 2008/2024 (51.5%, Thompson Bros., oloroso hogshead, 218 bottles)
Dufftown 34 yo 1991/2026 (51.1%, WhiskyLand, Decadent Drinks, refill barrel, 159 bottles)
Jefferson’s Bourbon has revealed a revamped and fresh new look across its portfolio, while at the same time making some significant changes to a core expression. The biggest update is the addition of an 8 year age statement for Jefferson’s Reserve, along with a proof increase to 96. That same spirit of exploration extends beyond …
Root Shoot Spirits is releasing two new, first-ever 6-Year American Single Malt whiskies: a 6-Year Single Barrel American Single Malt Whiskey and a 6-Year Small Batch Bottled-in-Bond American Single Malt Whiskey, now available for very limited distribution in Colorado and nationwide. “These whiskies represent more than six years in a barrel,” said Todd Olander, Root …
The Highlands-based Tomatin Distillery, has announced the launch of a new limited-edition single cask release, exclusive to the UK. Tomatin 2011 Single Cask (58.8% ABV) is a 15 Year Old single malt Scotch whisky, matured in a first-fill Pedro Ximénez Sherry butt. Sherry has played a key role in Tomatin whisky for more than 100 […]
